Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa held separate talks with three senior international officials on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York….reports Africa Daily News Desk
Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa held separate meetings with three senior international officials on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, focusing on Africa’s development, regional integration and efforts to address conflicts and violent extremism.
Ablakwa met UN Under Secretary General and Special Adviser on Africa Ahunna Eziakonwa, International Crisis Group President and CEO Comfort Ero, and European Union Special Representative for the Sahel Birgitte Markussen.
The discussions centred on issues affecting Africa, including reparatory justice, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), regional integration and initiatives aimed at strengthening the continent’s economic and resource sovereignty.
The officials also discussed Ghana’s Accra Reset Agenda for Health and Resource Sovereignty, with the talks examining opportunities for closer cooperation with international organisations.
Conflict resolution and security challenges across the continent were also among the issues raised, with particular attention given to violent extremism in the Sahel and efforts to find lasting solutions to the instability affecting the region.
The meetings formed part of Ghana’s diplomatic engagements during the high level week of the UN General Assembly, which has brought together world leaders, senior government officials and representatives of international organisations in New York.
The discussions also covered Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama’s vision for the African Union chairmanship in 2027.
Ablakwa and the three officials explored ways to strengthen cooperation between Ghana and their respective organisations as the country seeks to advance its priorities on regional integration, peace and security and sustainable development.
The meetings highlighted the importance of African led approaches to addressing the continent’s political, economic and security challenges, alongside stronger partnerships with international institutions.
Ghana has also placed greater emphasis on regional economic integration through the AfCFTA, which seeks to deepen trade and economic links among African countries.
The talks in New York provided an opportunity for Ghana to engage international partners on these priorities while discussing wider efforts to strengthen Africa’s role in global affairs.
